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Italian Noodle Soup (Paleo and Gluten Free)

March 5, 2015 By Karen Sorenson

In the last year or two my Dad had been trying to eat better and lose some weight.  I had asked him several times to try going gluten/grain free for 30 days to see what effect it would have on his psoriasis.  He eventually got on board and started to notice his skin was clearing… 

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Herb Crusted Pork Loin (Low Carb and Paleo)

January 14, 2015 By Karen Sorenson

I usually get all my meat from a local farm that has grassfed beef plus pastured chicken, pork, and turkey. It’s so convenient to be a part of the “meat share” and each month and I pick up the meat at the farmer’s market once a month.  It’s already packaged and I store it in… 

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Bacon Wrapped Smokies (Low Carb and Paleo)

December 29, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

Yesterday was my 3 year blogiversary!  Wow, it’s so hard to believe that over 3 years ago I started my journey to health and then decided to document my recipes and journey through this blog.  What started out as a little hobby to fill some free time and to have a place to store recipes ended… 

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BLT Wraps (Grain Free and Low Carb)

September 15, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

After making the Blueberry Breakfast Wraps I wanted to come up with a savory version of the wrap.  It was nice to be able to add some variety to my breakfast and now it was time to do the same for lunch and/or dinner.  BLT’s are my favorite way to enjoy bacon…especially when it’s tomato… 

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Slow Cooker Pork Loin with Onion Gravy

January 24, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

One of my favorite things to do for dinner on a Sunday is to throw something in the slow cooker while I work on getting ready for the start of the workweek and the enjoy the last bit of my weekend.  A few weeks ago, I was going through my freezer and noticed a pork… 

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Make Ahead Freezer Meatballs

January 10, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

The 30-Day Squeaky Clean Eating Challenge started on Monday so to prepare last weekend I made some make ahead meals so after a long day of work I could mindlessly make dinner without have to think about it much.  One of the dishes I made was Italian Meatballs, which are great for those doing a… 

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Filed Under: Beef, Gameday, Paleo, Pork, Whole30

Pizza Spaghetti Squash Casserole

November 20, 2013 By LowCarbOneDay

Pizza Spaghetti Squash Casserole Recipe So the other day my mom shared a recipe on Facebook that was a pizza spaghetti bake that used pasta as the main ingredient.  My mom usually does a good job of reducing carbs because she loves the results she gets when she leaves them out of her diet, but… 

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Filed Under: Gameday, Popular, Pork

Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash a Guest Post by The Rising Spoon

October 16, 2013 By LowCarbOneDay

Over the next few months I will be busy working on my next eCookbook, which is scheduled to be out in December 2013.  While I’m focused on the new cookbook I didn’t want to leaving you without your fix of low carb and paleo recipes, so I reached out to some of my favorite bloggers… 

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Smoky Citrus Pulled Pork

August 19, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

One of our favorite meals to make is pulled pork in the slow cooker.  It’s so easy to throw all of the ingredients into the slow cooker and come back 12 hours later to tender and juicy pulled pork.  I definitely recommend  a bone-in Boston butt to help maintain the juiciness of the pork.  Also,… 

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Filed Under: Gameday, Paleo, Pork

Chocolate and Bacon Candies (Low Carb and Paleo Friendly)

July 26, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

I recently polled the Living Low Carb…One Day at a Time Facebook fans and asked “What’s better than bacon?”  There were a ton of responses, but the most common answer was chocolate.  I admit to loving chocolate just as much, if not more than bacon.  To my surprise, a few followers suggested that the combination… 

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Filed Under: Desserts, Paleo, Pork

Battle Bacon: What’s the Best Way to Cook Bacon?

July 8, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

best way to cook bacon

One thing is for sure, people following a low carb or Paleo diet LOVE bacon.  I recently found a great source of fresh pastured bacon from a local farm and it got me thinking about what is the best way to cook bacon.  Of course pan frying the bacon is a classic method, but recently… 

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Filed Under: Misc, Paleo, Pork

Pistachio and Herb Tapenade Pork Chops (Low Carb and Paleo)

April 12, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Pork Chops make an appearance on our dinner table quite often so I like to try different things to add some variety to our plates.  Tapenade is basically a pesto or paste made from olives.  The tapenade I decided to make added some pistachios and some fresh oregano to give it some flavor.  Tapenade is versatile… 

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Zucchini Lasagna (Low Carb and Dairy Free)

April 10, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

I’ve been lactose intolerant for about 10 years now and most of the time I don’t really feel like I’m missing out on anything because I can’t eat cheese, cream, etc.  But every once in awhile I get the urge to to revamp dishes that contain dairy into dairy free versions.  I made dairy free… 

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Filed Under: Beef, Misc, Pork

Paleo Pen Pals and Java Rubbed Pork Chops with Garlic Mustard Sauce

March 22, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

This month I participated in Paleo Pen Pals.  I had participated in a foodie pen pal group before, but I was looking for something a little more low carb/paleo friendly.  Luckily, Tarah from What I Gather and Brittanie from Three Diets One Dinner had the great idea of forming a Paleo Pen Pals exchange.  Basically… 

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Dijon Pork Breakfast Skillet (Low Carb and Paleo)

March 4, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Dijon Pork Breakfast Skillet Today’s recipe is Dijon Pork Breakfast Skillet, which is perfect for breakfast, and is paleo and low carb.  My favorite breakfasts are ones I can make using one pan.  I throw some meat, veggies, and seasoning in a pan and it’s the best breakfast.  It’s fast and doesn’t require a lot… 

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Pork, Whole30

Paleo Pen Pals and Paella (Low Carb and Paleo)

February 25, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

This month I participated in Paleo Pen Pals.  I had participated in a foodie pen pal group before, but I was looking for something a little more low carb/paleo friendly.  Luckily, Tarah from What I Gather and Brittanie from Three Diets One Dinner had the great idea of forming a Paleo Pen Pals exchange.  Basically… 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Paleo, Pork, Seafood

Awaken: 30+ Egg Free and Grain Free Breakfasts Ebook

February 22, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

I can’t believe it’s finally here!  I have been working hard for months developing/testing recipes, taking photos, and editing the book and it’s finally ready for all of you.  So why did I write an egg free ebook?  My main reason for going egg free was that I don’t tolerate eggs very well, especially when… 

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Filed Under: Beef, Chicken, Misc, Paleo, Pork, Whole30

Butternut Squash Breakfast Skillet (Low Carb and Paleo)

February 20, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Today’s recipe is Butternut Squash Breakfast Skillet, which is perfect for breakfast.  You may know that I don’t eat eggs for breakfast and I have two reasons for that.  First, I don’t know if I’m allergic to them or what, but we just don’t get along.  I can usually handle them in baked goods, but… 

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Days 24-25 and #Whole30 Spiced Pork Tenderloin

February 1, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Well, there are 5 days left of my Whole30.  Overall, this time around has been pretty easy for me so far.  I’ve had fun creating delicious food and even got to try some new things.  I’ve felt great and it has been nice to lose some weight.  Now if I could just keep the stress… 

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Days 10 & 11 and #Whole30 Pork Stir Fry (Low Carb and Paleo)

January 18, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

One of my favorite things to do when I’m on a Whole30 is to try new things.  I try and pick up a new veggie or some other ingredient that I haven’t tried before.  For months I’ve seen fish sauce online or in the grocery store and looked at it like it was an alien. … 

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Days 4 & 5 and #Whole30 Apple Cider Vinegar Pork Chops

January 11, 2013 By Karen Sorenson

Whole30 Apple Cider Vinegar Pork Chops I’m still hanging in there!  I was able to make it to the grocery store by my hotel and I picked up half an organic, rotisserie chicken that was only seasoned with salt and pepper.  I also picked up some more cucumbers and carrots for the plane ride home.  … 

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Low Carb Thanksgiving: Stuffing (Gluten Free and Paleo)

November 19, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I haven’t had Stuffing (or Dressing) in a long time. The last few years I’ve been trying to pretend like green beans or mushrooms would make me forget that I wasn’t having Stuffing with my Thanksgiving dinner.  This year I have a the perfect low carb solution! OK, you stuffing purists are probably saying that… 

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Low Carb Roasted Garlic, Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Pork Chops (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)

October 29, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I have really been enjoying roasted garlic lately.   I love the taste of garlic and when it’s roasted it adds creaminess to dishes (like my Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower).  I decided to try the creamy roasted garlic in my spinach and mushroom stuffing. I knew it would pair well with the pork chops without… 

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Whole30-Day 29 and Pork Burgers

August 30, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I have now completed Day 29 of Whole30. I am almost finished with the 30 days of the Whole30 Program, but I am far from finished.  There are several foods that I am allergic (or have a reaction) to and I will need to take more time to figure that out.  I am going to… 

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Filed Under: Gameday, Paleo, Pork, Whole30

Whole 30 Meatloaf Recipe

August 29, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I have now completed Day 28 of Whole30.  It was so great to be back in my kitchen after traveling and going out to eat.  I was glad to be home and to celebrate, I wanted to make a hearty dish so I could forget about all of those hotel/travel meals. My meals for Day… 

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Filed Under: Beef, Paleo, Pork, Whole30

Whole30-Day 21 Dijon Chicken Thighs

August 24, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I have now completed Day 21 of Whole30.  It was so great to be back in my kitchen after traveling and going out to eat.  I was glad to home, but I didn’t really have a plan for what I’d make for dinner.  I had some boneless, skinless chicken thighs that I had to use… 

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Filed Under: Chicken, Paleo, Pork, Sides, Whole30

Whole30-Day 4 and Blackened Pork Chops

August 6, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

I have now completed Day 4 of Whole30.  I am starting to notice some itchiness and redness on my arms after I eat.  I’m not 100% sure what is causing this.  I have also noticed some sneezing.  The sneezing could be a symptoms of sugar detox and a sign of toxins leaving the body. My… 

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Filed Under: Paleo, Pork, Whole30 Tagged With: dairy free, gluten free, health, low carb, primal, special diet

Low Carb Rosemary and Thyme Pork Chops

May 15, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

My latest cooking adventure is Low Carb Rosemary and Thyme Pork Chops. I have to admit sometimes cooking with fresh spices can be intimidating, but after seeing so many chefs artfully use fresh spices I decided to whip up a pork chop dish with fresh rosemary.  I used the following ingredients for the Rosemary and… 

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Filed Under: Pork Tagged With: Atkins induction, dairy free, dijon mustard, gluten free, low carb, rosemary, thyme

Roasted Almond Encrusted Pork Chops

April 24, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

Tonight’s cooking adventure was Low Carb Roasted Almond Encrusted Pork Chops.  I used the following ingredients for this recipe: 1 lb of bone-in, thin cut pork chops1 1/3 cup pork rind crumbs1/4 cup roasted almonds 2 tsp of garlic powder2-3 Tbsp of Dijon mustard Preheat oven to 350 F.  Place the roasted almonds in a… 

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Filed Under: Pork Tagged With: almonds, Atkins induction, dairy free, dijon mustard, low carb, pork rinds

Italian Pork Chops

March 8, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

Tonight’s cooking adventure was Low Carb Breaded Italian Pork Chops. For the breading, I mixed together the following ingredients: 1 cup of pork rind crumbs (I pulse the pork rinds in a food processor until they turn to crumbs)1 Tbsp Italian seasoning (no salt added) The following ingredients while also be needed for this recipe: 1… 

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Filed Under: Pork Tagged With: Atkins induction, dairy free, low carb

Seared Pork Chops

March 3, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

It’s been a busy week so I made several dishes that were easy to throw together.  One dish, Seared Pork Chops, is on my list of induction friendly meals.  Very quick and easy!  I used the following ingredients to coat the pork chops:4 Tbsp of mayo1 Tbsp of dijon mustard1.5 tsp of garlic powder You will also… 

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Filed Under: Pork Tagged With: Atkins induction, dairy free, gluten free, low carb

Low Carb Parmesan Ranch Breaded Pork Chops

January 10, 2012 By Karen Sorenson

Tonight’s cooking adventure was Low Carb Parmesan Ranch Breaded Pork Chops. This is my absolute favorite way to cook pork chops! For the breading, I mixed together the following ingredients: 1 cup of pork rind crumbs (I pulse the pork rinds in a food processor until they turn to crumbs)½ package of Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning… 

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